Northwestern Medicine PodTalk
Northwestern Medicine PodTalk
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Pod Talk—Discussing the latest in wide range of healthcare topics from renown Northwestern Medicine experts.
Silent and Possibly Deadly - Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Dr. Rod Passman, a leading researcher into the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke, shares the latest research and treatment options and the best ways to get this condition under control to reduce the risk of stroke.
May 3, 2021
11 min
High Cholesterol: Is It My Lifestyle Or My Genes
High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Robert Nierzwicki, MD, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals, discusses the lifestyle and genetic factors that impact cholesterol and other fats in the blood, as well as how genetic testing can impact treatment.
Feb 16, 2021
14 min
Inappropriate Laughing or Crying: A Lesser-Known Side Effect of Stroke
Dr. Benjamin Nager explains what the pseudobulbar affect is, how common it is, how it affects a patient and their family, and treatment options available.
Jul 15, 2019
7 min
Latest Advances in Stroke Care
Dr. Ilana Ruff Treiber discusses the F.A.S.T warning signs of a stroke, the importance of receiving treatment after suffering a stroke and the different treatment options available.
Jun 21, 2019
10 min
Stroke Rehabilitation: Regaining Independence and Improving Quality of Life After a Stroke
Dr. Sara Padalik shares when stroke rehabilitation will begin, the types of treatments offered, if a patient will fully recover, and some of the challenges a stroke patient may face.
May 13, 2019
8 min
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is on the rise with pregnant women and a balanced diet and exercise are not the only way to ward off the condition. Hear from two leading experts, Dr. Szmuilowicz, and Dr. Metzger in gestational diabetes about how you can lower your risk and keep you and your baby healthy.
May 3, 2019
21 min
Stroke: Reduce Risk and Spot Symptoms Quickly
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and leading cause of disability in the United States. Stroke Education Coordinator Ryan Keiler shares warning signs of a stroke, prevention tips, and risk factors.
Apr 25, 2019
11 min
Knee Pain: Diagnosing and Treating Cartilage Damage
Dr. Brian Chielli discusses the symptoms of cartilage damage in the knee, and the many non-operative treatments options available to restore function and reduce pain.
Apr 25, 2019
15 min
Managing Pain: Alternatives to Opioids
Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. For people who have an opioid addiction, their problem may have started with a prescription. Can acute and chronic pain be treated without an opioid? Dr. Victor Foorsov discusses alternative pain treatment options to opioids.
Nov 15, 2018
14 min
Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that’s caused by a mutation in a gene. If a parent is diagnosed, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene and developing HD. Danny Bega, MD, MSCI discusses Huntington's disease and how to genetically test for this disease.
Oct 15, 2018
12 min
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